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Dangote Refinery drops PMS to N1,165/litre, diesel to N1,570/litre

Dangote Refinery drops PMS to N1,165/litre, diesel to N1,570/litre

By Peter Egwuatu Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), effective Thursday 6th of August, thereby reaffirming its commitment to providing affordable, high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market. The company in a statement said, under the new pricing structure, the […]
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Gas policy under threat as flaring worsens

Gas policy under threat as flaring worsens

•$4.9bn gas investments yet to fully pay off  •Past PSCs did not incentivize firms to invest in non-associated gas — NUPRC •Nigeria needs coordinated action to unlock gas potential —NGA By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s ambition to power homes and industries with its abundant gas reserves faces a deepening dilemma, following rising gas flaring in the […]

Banks’ deposits in CBN rise 395% to N198trn 

Banks’ deposits in CBN rise 395% to N198trn 

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Banks’ deposit with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in form of Standing Deposit (SDF) grew by 395.8 percent, YoY,  to N198.08 trillion in the first ten months of the year (10m’25) from N39.95 trillion in the corresponding period of 2024 (10m’24), reflecting excess liquidity in the banking system.     Trend analysis showed […]

NGX Group declares N1.00 interim dividend, sustains shareholder value creation

NGX Group declares N1.00 interim dividend, sustains shareholder value creation

By Peter Egwuatu  Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group or the Group) has announced the declaration of an interim dividend of N1.00 per ordinary share of 50 kobo each, following the approval of its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended 30 September 2025, at the meeting of its Board of Directors. According to […]

Banks must back innovation, not just big corporates — Wale Edun

Banks must back innovation, not just big corporates — Wale Edun

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has urged Nigerian banks to channel more credit to young innovators and small businesses, saying the era of concentrating lending on big corporates must give way to inclusive, innovation-driven financing.